DecodedCars2024 Jeep Compass
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- 4dr SUV AWD, 4dr SUV FWD, 4dr SUV Trailhawk 4X4
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 200 hp
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 27 combined · 24 city / 32 hwy
- Length
- 173.2 in
- Curb weight
- 3,184–3,633 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Higher rollover riskNHTSA estimates a 20.4% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 25 similar 2024 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2024 Jeep Compass is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 173 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,327 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway), 8% better than the 2024 small SUV average of 25 MPG, for an estimated $2,500 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
What changed for 2024
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall
Compared with 2023; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2023 Compass →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Toluca, Mexico
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2024 Compass configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr SUV AWD | 173.2 in | 70.9 in | 66.9 in | 103.1 in | 61.4 / 61.4 in | 3,327 lb | 59/41 |
| 4dr SUV FWD | 173.2 in | 70.9 in | 66.9 in | 103.1 in | 61.4 / 61.4 in | 3,184 lb | 59/41 |
| 4dr SUV Trailhawk 4X4 | 173.2 in | 70.9 in | 66.9 in | 103.1 in | 61.4 / 61.4 in | 3,633 lb | 59/41 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass 4WD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 32 / 27 | +8% | $2,500 | 330 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2024 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Jeep Compass SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 20.4% |
Similar 2024 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Jeep Compass (this car) | 27 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2024 Toyota RAV4 | 39 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2024 Ford Bronco | 20 MPG | Not rated | 16 |
| 2024 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 2 |
| 2024 Mazda CX-5 | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Jeep Compass.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2024 Jeep Compass is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2024 Jeep Compass buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Electrical System — 18 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 18 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 15 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 12,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 Jeep Compass. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Compass years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Compass | 26 | 173.2 in | Not rated | 1 | 5 |
| 2025 Compass | 27 | 173.2 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 29 |
| 2023 Compass | 27 | 173.2 in | Not rated | 2 | 49 |
| 2022 Compass | 25 | 173.2 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 225 |
| 2021 Compass | 25 | 173.2 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 81 |
| 2020 Compass | 26 | 173.2 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 143 |
| 2019 Compass | 26 | 173.2 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 331 |
| 2018 Compass | 26 | 173.2 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 947 |
| 2017 Compass | 26 | 175.2 in | Not rated | 4 | 229 |
| 2016 Compass | 25 | 175.2 in | Not rated | 1 | 293 |
| 2015 Compass | 25 | 175.2 in | Not rated | 1 | 113 |
| 2014 Compass | 25 | 173.6 in | Not rated | 2 | 283 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jeep. How we calculate this →